Utiseta – Norse Vision Quest – Ancient Spiritual Tradition Of Northern Europe
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The best and most straightforward way to explain Utiseta is to say it's the Norse version of the Native American vision quest.
Like Native Americans, Norse shamans believed it was possible to open the door to the spiritual world, and by doing so, we can find the true purpose of life. Utiseta served as a method that offered guidance to those who needed to discover the path in life.
In Northern Europe, Utiseta was an ancient meditation technique practiced by Norse shamans. Before the arrival of Christianity, shamans played a significant role in Norse society. Shamans were respected and famous for their unusual powers because they mastered seidr and possessed the ability to alter destiny.
This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.
Become a member to read more - Click here
If you are already a member and have logged in to your account, you can access the article here
See also:
Native American Tradition Of A Vision Quest – How To Enter The Spiritual World
Tane: Lord Of The Forest Who Brought Three Baskets Of Knowledge To People In Maori Mythology
Explore also: Ancient Pages Library Of Ancient And Unexplained Mysteries
More From Ancient Pages
-
Lady Midday – ‘Poludnica’- An Evil, Elusive Female Field-Spirit In Slavic Beliefs That Comes To Kill At Noon
Featured Stories | Jan 7, 2019 -
Giant 2,000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph Discovered At Nazca In Peru
Archaeology | Oct 22, 2020 -
Why Were Uncomfortable Poulaines High Fashion During The Middle Ages?
Ancient History Facts | Feb 19, 2025 -
Arian Tower: Pyramid-Shaped Mausoleum Of Nobleman Was Built On Top Of Medieval Hill Fort
Archaeology | May 19, 2018 -
What Was The Agriculture Like In Southeast China In The Late Neolithic?
Archaeology | Apr 11, 2022 -
‘Nuraghi’ – Thousands Of Beehive-Like Towers Are Sardinia’s Greatest Mystery
Featured Stories | Jul 17, 2015 -
Jelling Stone And Legendary Harald ‘Bluetooth’ King Of Denmark – ‘Who Made The Danes Christian’
Vikings | Oct 10, 2015 -
Did Leonardo Da Vinci Invent Contact Lenses In 1508?
Ancient Technology | Dec 10, 2015 -
Mystery Of The Lost Beverina Castle – Did Knights Templar Know Where It Was?
Featured Stories | Jan 21, 2018 -
Denisovans In The Altai Mountains: A Hominin Group That Interbred With Modern Humans
Evolution | Nov 11, 2024 -
Archaeologist Ludovic Slimak Wants To Rewrite The History Of Early Humans In Europe
Evolution | Jun 10, 2023 -
The Four Bases Of Anti-Science Beliefs – What Can Be Done About Them?
News | Jul 14, 2022 -
Intriguing Ancient Roman Road Discovered Under The New Town In Devon
Archaeology | Feb 7, 2023 -
Unique 1,800-Year-Old Stone Sarcophagus Exposed In Ashkelon Building Site
Civilizations | Sep 6, 2015 -
Archaeologists Encounter A 1,500-Year-Old Mystery In Kent, UK
Archaeology | Mar 16, 2022 -
Rare Ancient Precious Artifacts Found In Rusovce, Slovakia
Artifacts | Sep 26, 2015 -
Rare 1,850-Year-Old Bronze Zodiac Coin Discovered During Underwater Survey Off Israel’s Coast
Archaeology | Jul 27, 2022 -
Ancient Maya Lessons On Surviving Drought – Examined By Scientists
Archaeology | Jan 5, 2022 -
Defixiones: Ancient Roman Curse Tablets Became Big Business
Ancient History Facts | Apr 10, 2016 -
Remnants Of A Royal Rest House That Served As A Temporary Residence For Pharaoh Thutmose III
Archaeology | May 9, 2024